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Madden 26 might’ve just exposed how high the bar really is for Giants rookie

It seems as though everyone has been buying into the Abdul Carter hype prior to his NFL debut. Playing in New York comes with expectations and scrutiny, but it also comes with plenty of spotlight. And he’s wasted no time taking advantage of the bright lights.

The No. 3 overall pick from April’s draft has quickly made his presence felt at training camp, flashing the same athleticism and explosiveness that led him to be named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year last season.

Nicknamed “Darth Vader”, he has been so dominant off the edge that Giants players and coaches are starting to believe they landed another franchise cornerstone just one year after taking Malik Nabers in 2024.